The Film Festival Directory showcases FFA Members committed to adhering to FFA's Best Practices for Professional Film Festivals, including transparent submission processes, clear communication policies, and ethical screening standards. These practices align with FilmFreeway's Best Practices for Call for Entries, reinforcing our shared commitment to professionalism. The Directory represents FFA's mission to support a transparent, inclusive, and sustainable film festival sector.
Who can be listed on the Film Festival Directory and Curated List on FilmFreeway?
Through our Directory and Curated List on FilmFreeway, we are working to uplift and spotlight those member festivals who focus on the art of curation and discovery of filmmaking talent. Our goal with the Directory is to make it easier for filmmakers to identify festivals that uphold fair and transparent standards. While we welcome many festivals as members of FFA, we have eligibility requirements for the Directory and Curated List.
To be included in the Film Festival Directory:
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The festival must be a member of Film Festival Alliance as a Small, Medium, or Large Organization.
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The festival must have hosted an in-person film festival in the past two years (e.g. 2024 and/or 2025) *exceptions may be granted to virtual only festivals at the discretion of FFA Staff
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The organization or event name may not include the word ‘Award(s).’ This directory is for Film Festivals only where the principal aim is to organize screenings of films for a public audience, not a competition for prizes.
To be included on the Curated List on FilmFreeway:
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Festivals may not charge for laurels, awards/trophies, and/or certificates
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Festivals may not require films to be submitted, with a fee, to be considered for different award and/or submission categories
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All official selections must be guaranteed a public screening before a live or virtual audience
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Festivals may not accept every submitted film into their festival without a selection process